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Italy will deploy warships to protect its commercial vessels travelling through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has said, as rising tensions in Yemen threaten one of the world’s key shipping…
South Africa is facing renewed concern over gender-based violence after nine women were found dead in the Ekurhuleni municipality in the space of nearly two months. The latest case involves 38-year-old Elizabeth…
Security forces in Nigeria fired shots and used tear gas to disperse protesters in Minna, Niger State, as anger grew over the deaths of 37 miners who died while in government custody. Hundreds of people took part in a…
More than 112,000 people have been displaced inside Yemen, while nearly 3,000 others have fled across the Red Sea to Djibouti, as fighting intensifies between the Iran-allied Houthis and forces loyal to Yemen’s…
Germany’s coalition government has approved a plan to ease pressure on motorists as gasoline and diesel prices reach record levels, with a fuel tax reduction set to take effect in October 2026. Under the agreement,…
Ethiopian Airlines has delayed its decision on an order for 25 smaller regional aircraft by several months, as the carrier continues to evaluate its options for expanding its fleet. The airline had previously indicated…
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman has described OpenAI’s latest disclosure about concerning artificial intelligence behaviour as a “serious situation,” highlighting growing concerns over the safety and control of…
Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his Beninese counterpart, Romuald Wadagni, have called for a stronger and broader partnership between their two countries, urging officials to build on existing cooperation while…
The liver is one of the body’s most important organs, performing hundreds of functions that help maintain good health. It processes nutrients, produces essential proteins and helps remove or process substances from the…
Todd Boehly has stepped down from his role as Chairman of Chelsea Football Club after selling his stake in the Premier League side, bringing his four-year involvement in the club’s ownership to an end. Boehly was part…
Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo dispersed opposition-led protests in several cities on September 15 as demonstrators challenged proposed constitutional changes that critics say could allow President Félix…
Recent Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden may amount to war crimes in at least three cases, according to Human Rights Watch, which said the incidents have placed civilian crews at…
RwandAir is preparing for a major expansion of its long-haul operations as the Rwandan national carrier adds five Airbus A330 aircraft and looks to strengthen its presence in European and Asian markets. The airline has…
At least 21 people, including eight children, have been killed after a war-damaged residential building collapsed in Gaza City, according to local rescuers and medics. The six-storey building, located in the Tal…
Algeria is facing renewed international scrutiny over plans to expand the use of the death penalty following a series of deadly wildfires, with Amnesty International urging authorities to abandon the proposed changes…
Alex Saab, a Colombian-Venezuelan businessman and close ally of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, has pleaded guilty in a United States federal court to a money-laundering conspiracy linked to a bribery and…
Travelers in the United States are reporting higher levels of satisfaction with airports despite the country experiencing near-record demand for air travel, according to the latest J.D. Power North America Airport…
The European Union has signaled a major shift in its relationship with Canada, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announcing that the bloc is prepared to explore making Canada its first-ever…
Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships , defeating bids from London, Munich and Rome to become the first African city to stage the prestigious global track and field event. The…
More than 3,400 people fleeing renewed fighting in Yemen have arrived along Djibouti’s northern coast in just 48 hours, placing additional pressure on the small Horn of Africa nation’s already stretched humanitarian…
The 2026/27 Rwanda Premier League season continues this week, with APR FC and Rayon Sports set to make their first league appearances after missing the opening two matchdays due to their involvement in continental…
Rayon Sports midfielder Ibrahim Djingarey is set to spend more than a month on the sidelines after suffering a back injury. The 20-year-old picked up the injury while preparing for Rayon Sports’ goalless draw against…
For generations, farmers have relied on familiar rainfall patterns to decide when to prepare their land, plant crops and expect harvests. But across many parts of Africa, including East Africa, those patterns are…
Female athletes from across the sporting world have criticised a controversial gambling advertisement featuring American actress Sydney Sweeney, arguing that it reinforces the sexualisation of women in sport. The…